Professional Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support, including managing attorney inboxes, updating calendars, and routing internal and external mail.
• Manage client matter files and folders, ensuring compliance with firm policies for both electronic (iManage) and hardcopy records.
• Coordinate with attorneys to ensure all electronic materials, such as emails and documents, are correctly stored in document management systems.
• Create, proofread, and edit complex legal documents, letters, and standard memoranda.
• Perform document cleanup and apply specific document styles in accordance with firm standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal secretarial experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF software.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a large volume of work under pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including high-quality spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree.
• Prior experience working within a law firm.
• Proficiency in iManage or other document management software.
• Experience with accounting software and interpreting client accounting reports.

About the Company

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is an international law firm providing specialized legal services to clients worldwide. This temporary role supports the Labor and Employment team in our Los Angeles office.